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Chapter 2
1. In the book, “bad apples” and “bad barrels” are referred to as:
2. Justin struggles with enjoying his job. Which option would NOT be a positive step of action
for him to increase his job satisfaction?
3. Cam believes arriving to work 15 minutes early is extremely important to his work ethic. What
value is Cam exercising?
4. Positive psychologists define virtues as:
5. Values are considered to be:
6. Habits are considered:
7. Of the following, which has the potential to be a moral leader?
8. The shadow side of a personality refers to:
9. Discovering your vocation begins with
10. Which is a true statement about understanding vocation or calling?
11. All of the following are elements of the organizational spirituality EXCEPT:
12. Which is the highest stage of spiritual transformation?
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13. Which is a benefit of finding a calling?
14. Those who take care of people and things are filling which type of preferred role?
15. Which virtue is based on appreciation of beauty and gratitude?
16. This type of role model (exemplar) strives to be ethical consistent throughout life.
17. Which of the following is a DIRECT approach to character development?
18. Which of the following is part of the shadow side of the personality?
19. What is the GREATEST benefit of following our purpose or vocation?
20. Two barriers to discovering vocation are:
21. You want to go into social work but go into business instead so you can earn more money.
Which barrier stands in the way of your following your vocation?
22. What is good advice about personal values?
23. Which habit is based on the premise that “all things are created twice?”
24. Which virtue protects against excess:
25. Which of the following is NOT a component of a habit, according to Steven Covey?
26. Exercise, reading, meditation and building friendships are all activities associated with
27. Which Type of role model is demonstrates ethical consistency throughout life?
28. To benefit from a life passage,
29. All of the following are dangers of incorporating spirituality into the workplace EXCEPT:
30. In organizational spirituality, ______________ refers describes how employees bring their
entire selves to work.
31. Self-doubt is MOST apparent in which stage of spiritual development?
32. Which is of the following is NOT a component of moral identity?
33. Two barriers to hearing the call of vocation are ________________ and
__________________.
34. A _____________ is a positive moral trait or quality.
35. In ______________, we unconsciously transfer our undesirable characteristics onto others.
36. The phrase __________________ describes the ongoing process of cultivating the inner
emotional and spiritual self.
37. Moral _______________ respond to moral crises.
38. For character development, the best narratives are both ______ and _______.
39. Those with high moral __________________ define themselves in terms of their ethical
commitments.
40. Workplace spirituality involves the inner life, meaningful work and ___________.
41. ____________________ describes a high degree of compatibility between employee and
organizational values.
42. Vocational calling encompasses life both on and off the job.
43. Only those in high status occupations feel a sense of calling.
44. Extraversion is a moral virtue.
45. Leaders can use spirituality to manipulate employees.
46. Person-organization fit describes the degree of compatibility and his or her work
environment.
47. Spiritual values have been linked to improved organizational performance.
48. When it comes to helping to develop character, the best stories are both vivid and vexing.
49. Moral identities continue to develop well beyond childhood.
50. Define vocation.
51. Explain the two barriers to discovering vocation.
52. How would you describe someone with strong moral identity?
53. Describe the characteristics of effective character development programs.
54. Define values and outline how they relate to ethical decision-making and behavior.
55. Compare and contrast the two approaches to moral identity.
56. How do stories help shape character?
57. Describe a recent example of unethical behavior in an organization and illustrate how it was
the product of both individuals and elements of the context or situation.
58. What advice would you give a friend who wants to pursue a vocation but is prevented from
doing so by circumstances beyond his or her control?
59. What’s your experience with service learning? How has this experience shaped your
character development?
60. Develop a plan for nurturing your soul at work.
61. Why does ignoring the dark side of the personality put us at risk?
62. Evaluate virtue ethics. What strengths and weaknesses do you see in this approach?
63. Does spirituality have a place in the workplace? If so, what role should it play?
64. Identify the dangers of bringing spirituality into the workplace and how you might address
these concerns.
65. Explain why character is often more “caught than taught.”
66. Outline a strategy for implementing ONE of Covey’s seven habits into your life.